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Tompkins Solutions Names Bryan Perkins Senior Vice President of Engineering

Bryan Perkins joins Tompkins Solutions as senior vice president of engineering.

Tompkins Solutions Names Bryan Perkins Senior Vice President of Engineering
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffFeb 14, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Tompkins Solutions, a leading supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, today announced that Bryan Perkins has joined the company as senior vice president of engineering. In this role, Perkins will be responsible for all engineering functions, including consulting engagements, controls and hardware implementations, and field customer service.

Perkins has nearly two decades of experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and engineering, and is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Champion and Lean Practitioner. Prior to joining Tompkins, Perkins served as senior vice president of operations for DeliverOL, where he led a network of delivery stations for DHL, and also held senior management positions with ADVATIX, Walmart and Amazon.

“Bryan’s widespread expertise across supply chain operations and strong background in engineering and business methodologies make him a great addition to the Tompkins team,” said David Latona, CEO of Tompkins Solutions. “We are excited to have him on board and help us continue to deliver innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.”

In response to rapid growth, Tompkins Solutions is currently seeking talented supply chain professionals to join their team. To learn more about the available positions, please visit www.tompkinsinc.com or contact us at info@tompkinsinc.com.

About Tompkins Solutions
Tompkins Solutions, a subsidiary of Tompkins International, is a global supply chain services firm dedicated to helping clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. Founded in 1975, Tompkins has integrated its decades of experience in strategy, commerce, logistics and technology to provide unique supply chain consulting and material handling integration solutions. By combining best-in-breed services and technologies, Tompkins delivers a true end-to-end supply chain solution, enabling clients to improve the customer experience and ensure long-term success. Tompkins is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.tompkinsinc.com.

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